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Tetradrachm - Seleukos I Seleukeia in Pieria 300 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 17.20 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.20 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high backed throne, holding Nike stretching right to crown him in his right hand and scepter in his left. Below throne, monogram within circle
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Comment
References: Le Rider, Antioch, 44-47 (A6/P23); WSM 900
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire, which at its peak, spanned from modern-day Turkey to India.
